Grade I listed · Greenwich

National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum is a Grade I listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 12% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNational Maritime Museum
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1211481
Date first listed8 June 1973
Local planning authorityGreenwich
Location51.48123, -0.00380 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1211481

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near National Maritime Museum

NameGradeDistance
Boundary Wall Surrounding the ParkII50 m
Detached Portion of Boundary Wall at West End of South SideII124 m
Forecourt Railings and Gates to National Maritime MuseumII129 m
Wall, Railings and Gates to East of National Maritime MuseumII129 m
Royal Naval College South Gates and Railings on South Side of GroundsII144 m
St Alfege'S VicarageII153 m
Boundary Fence to Former Burial Ground of Seamen'S Hospital (At North East of Nurses' Home)II155 m
Mausoleum in North East Part of Former Burial Ground of Seamen'S HospitalII165 m
4-8, Feathers PlaceII179 m
10, Feathers Place Se10II180 m

Frequently asked questions

Is National Maritime Museum listed?
Yes. National Maritime Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1211481, first listed on 8 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to National Maritime Museum?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Greenwich, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.